Articles by Shin Hyon-hee
Shin Hyon-hee
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Failed 2002 reform sowed seeds of change in N.K.
Experts see conflicting signs over economic overhaul under young leader Kim Jong-unIn July 2002, North Korea raised expectations of a change toward a market-oriented system with a set of bold macroeconomic experiments. It eased the rigid command economy by dissolving the rationing scheme, allowing for street markets, increasing wages and prices and introducing incentives and graded compensation. North Korea watchers were surprised to see its leaders professing “reform,” a term loathed in the iso
North Korea July 4, 2012
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Seychelles seeks closer Korean partnership
A quarter of a world away, Korea and Seychelles may appear to have little in common. The Asian and African countries in fact are similar in many aspects ― a relatively small size of land, ample marine life, fast-growing economy, vibrant democracy, educational zeal and a vision for environmentally friendly development ― on which they will continue to build cooperation, said Jean-Paul Adam, the country’s foreign minister.“Korea and Seychelles may seem like two different countries and seem very far
Foreign Affairs July 2, 2012
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Seoul smarts after Japan pact fiasco
The postponed military accord between Korea and Japan faces a rough ride as a public and political backlash driven by anti-Japanese sentiment is expected to persist in a pivotal election year. In a major diplomatic embarrassment, Seoul called off a signing ceremony at the last minute on Friday for the General Security of Military Information Agreement, designed to facilitate the exchange of intelligence on North Korea and search-and-rescue-related operations.The main opposition Democratic United
Defense July 1, 2012
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China opens cruise tour of Geumgang resort
SHENYANG (Yonhap News) ― A cruise to North Korea’s scenic mountain resort from China has officially been launched, Chinese media reported Saturday.According to the China News, some 100 Chinese tourists from the northeastern province of Jilin sailed along the North’s east coast to visit Mount Geumgang on a four-day itinerary early Friday.After crossing the border to North Korea by land from the city of Hunchun in the Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture, the tourists boarded a cruise ship in the
North Korea July 1, 2012
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Latin American officials visit Seoul
Economic policymakers from four Latin American countries are visiting Seoul to enhance cooperation with Korea and study the country’s experience in rapid development, officials said Sunday. The delegation includes Sergio De La Torre Gimeno, Guatemala’s economic minister; Juan Carlos Paiz Venezuela, Guatemala’s presidential commissioner for competitiveness; Robert Gabriel Frugoni Vega, Uruguay’s director of the Planning and Budget Office; Maria Dolores Almeida, Ecuador’s vice finance minister; an
Foreign Affairs July 1, 2012
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Unification officials to be posted to Germany, Russia
South Korea will post two government officials in Germany and Russia next month as part of its diplomatic efforts to prepare for eventual reunification with North Korea, an official said Sunday.The new posts were created in April under the initiative of Unification Minister Yu Woo-ik, who has campaigned to win the interest and support of key partner nations for the reunification of the two Koreas.Since taking office last September, Yu has visited the United States, China and Germany as part of t
North Korea July 1, 2012
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Korea to raise minimum wage 6.1% in 2013
A trilateral council comprised of the government, labor and management on Saturday agreed to raise the country’s minimum wage by 6.1 percent to 4,860 won ($4.24) per hour next year.Representatives of the Minimum Wage Council reached the deal in a 10-8 vote with 9 abstentions at the end of overnight negotiations, the council said.The decision will increase the monthly salary of those who work 40 hours a week to 1.02 million won, according to the council. It is expected to benefit roughly 2.58 mil
Social Affairs July 1, 2012
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Seoul under fire for Tokyo military pact
Two countries set to sign defense intelligence agreement on FridayThe Korean government will push ahead to sign the first military accord with Japan on Friday, officials said, brushing aside growing criticism over its clandestine and hasty handling of the politically sensitive issue. The Cabinet on Tuesday approved the General Security of Military Information Agreement to facilitate the sharing of intelligence on North Korea and search and rescue-related missions. The Foreign Ministry said Thurs
Defense June 28, 2012
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Busan Global Partnership and development cooperation’s future
On Nov. 29, 2011, more than 3,000 participants gathered in the bustling city of Busan to attend the fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness. Its outcome, the “Busan Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation,” is the most inclusive agreement on the effectiveness of development cooperation to date.In addition to setting out shared principles, common goals and differentiated commitments to effective cooperation, participants agreed to forge a global partnership to support these efforts
Foreign Affairs June 28, 2012
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Seoul, Tokyo to sign first military accord
South Korea is set to strike its first military accord with Japan, an official said Wednesday, despite domestic opposition over historical disputes and the possibility of the move aggravating North Korea and China.The Cabinet on Tuesday endorsed the General Security of Military Information Agreement to facilitate the sharing of intelligence on North Korea and related to search and rescue missions.It is also designed to set an institutional framework for the classification, protection and handlin
Defense June 27, 2012
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Iran threatens to halt imports of Korean goods
Iran threatened to cease importing Korean products on Wednesday in retaliation to Seoul’s decision to halt purchasing Iranian crude in line with EU sanctions. “Iran may decide to fully stop imports of Korean goods if the Korean government realizes its decisions to ban Iran oil imports,” Hormoz Ghahremani, a spokesperson for the Iranian Embassy in Seoul, told the Korea Herald.The Ministry of Knowledge Economy said Tuesday it will suspend oil imports from the Gulf country starting July 1, when an
Foreign Affairs June 27, 2012
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Korean leaders call for easier overseas voting
Leaders of overseas Korean communities on Tuesday called for improvements in the absentee voting process to boost their participation in the December presidential election. They stressed the need for the government to devise new voting methods that are easier yet secure, such as post, proxy or electronic systems. “Many overseas Koreans demand improvements in the system because they have a hard time making two trips to cast their vote between the diplomatic missions and their homes far away,” sai
Politics June 26, 2012
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Forum invites overseas Korean leaders
Nearly 400 Korean business and community leaders from 72 countries will gather on Tuesday in Seoul to boost cooperation between Korean societies overseas. The four-day World Korean Community Leaders Convention is hosted by the state-run Overseas Korean Foundation and sponsored by the Foreign Ministry. Since its inception in 2000, the annual event has set the stage for networking between Korean entrepreneurs and politicians abroad and sharing knowhow in Korean language education and helping young
North Korea June 25, 2012
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Jeon to lead unification education agency
The government said Monday it appointed Jeon Kyong-mann, a leading defense specialist, as the new executive director of the state-run Institute for Unification Education.Jeon, 61, will replace Cho Myung-chul, a North Korean defector who became a proportional representative of the ruling Saenuri Party following the April general election. Jeon’s two-year tenure took effect immediately. He is a former vice president of the Korea Institute for Defense Analyses and has held various posts at the gove
North Korea June 25, 2012
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‘Unification jars’ latest effort to raise funds
The Unification Ministry on Monday unveiled six ceramic jars that emblemize its drive to boost public awareness and raise funds to prepare for unification with North Korea. Minister Yu Woo-ik on Saturday took part in the glaze firing of the so-called “unification jars” on the last leg of a 40-day course with a renowned potter Kim Jeong-ok in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province.The white porcelain vessels are a symbol of Yu’s ongoing campaign to create a “unification account” to bankroll a futur
North Korea June 25, 2012
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